Peugeot 408 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.2 - 1.8 | 1.5 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 150 HP | 100 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 - 270 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 - 13.8 seconds | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda 3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Peugeot 408. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 9.9 | 4.1 - 7.6 | |
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Peugeot 408 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Peugeot 408 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 408 is larger. Peugeot 408 is 25 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 408 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 408 has 91 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | ~ 1`864 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7200 | |
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